Match-holder



J. E. NEAHR. MATCH HOLDER. APPLICATION FILED MAR. 4. 1918.

Patented Aug. 31, 1920.

I device.

Jason n vnann, or N W" YORK, 1v. Y.

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T 0 all whom it may'conccrn': I

will be compact, simple andinexpensive, and

which shall afford a maximum of matchstriking surface which can be readily renewed from time to time, as required.

This invention relates to the class of devices in which an ignition strip is employed which is wrapped around the exterior of the In application No. 8%,009, filed March 14,1916, the exterior strip is in the form of a coil of many windings which surrounds the match-saf'e; a clip being provided for retaining the outer end of the strip, of which a winding is torn off as often as necessary in order to provide a fresh striking surface.

it is found in practice that occasionally when the user strikes the match against said clip, the match becomes broken, which is an objection; and it is one of the present objects, therefore, to avoid this liability of breaking of the matches, and also to increase to a maximum the extent of igniting surface, as well as to provide for the easy and inexpensive renewal thereof as may be required.

To these ends, 1 form the strip into a continuous band, which forms a single ply of igniting material and is slipped upon the match-safe to surround the same and offer a match-striking surface extending unbroken entirely around the safe; The safe has a provision for holding on the band, and it is also provided with a cap which is a protection to the band, and also secures the same against accidentally coming oil"; the whole,

presenting a simple, inexpensive, compact structure, and giving a maximum of room for the matches; the cap being removable so as to permit replacement of the worn-out band with a fresh one. The igniting material may, if desired, be made in tubular form, and cut oil into short lengths to form bands, which may be compactly packed for shipment. Other features and advantages will here inafter appear. 7 In the accompanying drawings,

Specification oi" LettersPatent.

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Figure l is a side-elevation; of a combined Patented Aug. .31, 19216.

Application filed March 4, 1918. Serial No. 220,159.

match-safe and igniter, constructed accord ing to the present improvements.

big. 2 1s a detail to show the roughening of the match-safe, to holdthe band against creeping.

Fig. fiis a sectional, sideelevation of the device seen at Fig.1.

Fig; 4 is a perspective view of an ignition band. Fig. 5 illustrates into lengths to form ignition bands.

Fig. 6 shows how the band may be fiattened out for compact packing for shipment.

a tube'w'hich may be cut d Fig. 7 shows the overlapping ends of the band joined by adhesive material. 7

Upon any'suitable base l may be pro-v vided a pedestal 2 which may be surmounted by a safe 3, containing matches. If desired, the match-safe and pedestal may be in tubular form and integral; a disk 4 being inserted in the .upper part of the tube, to formafloor for the match-safe.

An annular strip or band 5 of igniting material may be slipped down over. the

match-safe against an annular bead 6, formed thereon, as illustrated at Figs. 1

The match-safe has provision forfretaining said strip, such provision preferablyconsisting in making the matchsafe 3 slightly tapering, or larger at its bottom than at its top, as'shown, the band slipping easily downover the upper or narrow por-.

tion 8 of the safe and coming to a tight fit upon the lower or broad portion 3", so that there is little or no liability of the bandslipping around the safe at the match-striking V I operation; moreover, the safe may be proslipping of the band upon the safe.

The bands may be formed by cutting .a

tube 8 into sections, each section forming a band. The tube may be formed in any suitable manner, and is illustrated as consisting of a wrapping of fabric, the overlapping edges 9 whereof are suitably secured herent material 10,-Fig. 7.

To protectthe ignition strip and :guard vided a cap 11, which is of annular form and has an exterior or projecting ledge 12 overagainst liability of accidentaldetachment thereof from the match-safe, thereis prohanging the strip. The cap is of about the V diameter of the match-safe, so that the capacity of the latter is not substantially diminished by reason of the use of the cap. The cap may have a tubular body portion to fit tightly Within the safe, so as not to be liable'to accidental separation therefrom; or, ifdesired, the cap may have threads Whereby it may be screwed into the upper end of the match-safe.

While the band is, self-retaining upon the safe, still the invention is not limited to a self-retaining band, as other provision may be made for 'mechanically retaining the strip. 1 The tapering form of the safe is preferred, because it facilitates the insertion of the end of the safe Within the flexible band. The band tends to expand as itis forced down, thereby giving it a tight and effective hold upon the drum. This form of the invention,-thereiore', is very simple to manage,

it being unnecessary to manipulate clips or catches for the strip, While the same may scope of the invention, and portions of the improvements may be used Without others.

Having thus described my invention, I

claim: I

In combinat1on,a match-safe of slightly tapering form and a band of igniting material forced upon the taper and mechanically held in position thereby against accidental movement, said'match-safe having a surface roughened to prevent the band from slipping or creeping around the safe. c

' JACOB E. NEAHR. V

Witnesses:

EDITH B. LIBBEY, CATHERINE A. NEWELL. 

